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June 2, 2026 @ 5:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance, which remains the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of trading volume and its general scope of business operations, has rolled out extended-hours trading for US stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The new offering, enabled via a collab with Alpaca—which serves as a provider… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 9:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a US-based fintech founded by Japanese entrepreneurs, has emerged as a key player focused on digital financial infrastructure. Following a $150 million Series D round in January 2026 led by Drive Capital, the financial technology company achieved unicorn status with a $1.15 billion valuation,… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 4:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a provider of developer-focused trading infrastructure, has broadened its cryptocurrency lineup by introducing 11 new tokens. This enhancement targets users of both its Broker API and Trading API platforms, allowing seamless access to an expanded selection of digital assets via existing integration points. The… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 11:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca has rolled out US IPO access through its Broker API, giving broker partners a powerful new tool to let their clients participate in fresh American stock offerings. The feature expands on the platform’s existing support for trading shares immediately after they debut publicly, opening… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 11:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca has introduced custodial accounts as a new feature for its Broker API partners, marking a significant enhancement to its brokerage infrastructure. Announced on May 11, 2026, the rollout allows fintech platforms and institutional clients to let parents and guardians in the United States open… Read More

April 24, 2026 @ 4:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca has finalized the purchase of WealthKernel, a specialized European fintech provider. The acquired entity will now run as Alpaca Europe, granting the company a fully compliant operational base across the United Kingdom and the broader European Union. Alpaca has also rolled out initial support… Read More

April 20, 2026 @ 2:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchored Finance has unveiled tokenized versions of US stocks, marking a significant step toward broadening access to American equities for investors around the world. The company, which operates as a full-service digital platform for real-world assets, introduced this initial offering on Monad’s advanced Layer 1… Read More

April 17, 2026 @ 10:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wallace Finance, an AI-powered fintech platform, has joined forces with Alpaca to roll out a trading platform designed specifically for everyday investors. The new service brings advanced direct indexing and fully customizable ETF tools to retail users, allowing them to build, tweak, and share highly… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 7:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca has rolled out version 2 of its MCP Server, marking a significant overhaul of the platform that connects artificial intelligence assistants to its trading infrastructure. The update aims to prioritize scalability, easier upkeep, and enhanced dependability, allowing developers and traders to interact with markets… Read More

April 12, 2026 @ 9:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca noted in a blog post that Azerbaijan’s retail investors have long struggled to tap into international financial markets. Issues such as geographic distance, underdeveloped local capital markets (though now developing quite fast in recent years), inefficient account-opening procedures, and scarce investment choices have kept… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 2:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the maturing ecosystem of personal finance, a Barcelona-based fintech startup is making progress by bringing investment opportunities closer to everyday consumers based in Spain and Andorra. Launched in 2021, Vesto operates as a user-friendly mobile application designed to simplify wealth-building. Its core goal is… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 5:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a provider of brokerage infrastructure APIs, has rolled out two significant upgrades designed to elevate the experience for developers, fintech partners, and investors worldwide. Announced on March 18, 2026, these enhancements underscore the company’s focus on delivering institutional-grade tools that simplify operations and boost… Read More

March 14, 2026 @ 1:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move that aims to reshape how financial professionals interact with market information, OpenAI has embedded Alpaca Markets’ data capabilities into ChatGPT. Announced recently this month, the integration allows users to retrieve real-time and historical market insights using everyday language, eliminating the traditional friction… Read More

March 11, 2026 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Trii, one of Latin America’s investment platforms, officially rolled out US stock trading for customers in Chile. The new feature, built on Alpaca’s powerful brokerage infrastructure, gives retail investors a simple mobile way to buy and sell American equities, ETFs, and related assets directly from… Read More

March 3, 2026 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Musaffa, a fintech company specializing in Shariah-compliant research and Islamic financial education, has introduced its Global Halal Investment Platform targeted at the US markets. This new initiative opens doors for more than 600,000 Muslim investors spanning over 200 countries, offering seamless entry into American capital… Read More

February 22, 2026 @ 2:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In Latin America, where traditional finance often leaves millions behind, only 2-3% of the population participates in stock markets. High entry barriers, steep minimum investments, and rigid trading schedules have long kept global equities out of reach for everyday citizens facing economic uncertainty. Recently, Bitso,… Read More

February 10, 2026 @ 7:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca Markets has unveiled significant enhancements to its brokerage infrastructure. The company, known for its API-driven solutions that enable seamless access to U.S. financial markets, recently announced the addition of corporate bonds to its fixed income lineup and a substantial upgrade to its excess SIPC… Read More

February 2, 2026 @ 7:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca has unveiled an expanded trading window for U.S. equities, enabling operations nearly around the clock. This new feature extends market access from Sunday evening through Friday evening, specifically from 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday to 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday. Designed primarily for… Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 11:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PT Valbury Asia Futures, an Indonesian brokerage, has rolled out trading in U.S. stocks through a strategic alliance with Alpaca, a provider of brokerage technology. This development, announced earlier this week, aims to bridge the gap for local investors seeking exposure to one of the… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 5:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca explained in a blog post that in today’s economic landscape, many young Australians face significant hurdles in achieving financial stability. With fewer than half able to consistently set aside savings for the long haul, challenges like entering the property market and securing retirement persist,… Read More